Expanding First Source Worldwide Operations to Central America, Honduras


Expanding Operations to Central America, Honduras First Source Worldwide, LLC (FSW) expanded their logistics force beyond Mexico and entering Central America with their recent acquisition in San Pedro Sula, Honduras. The area provides easy access for customers and increases FSW’s reach further South into the Americas. Warehousing and laboratory capabilities will bring technical and logistical support to FSW customers. The facility will serve mainly textile, plastics, and leather industries with customer service, laboratory, and sales staff with experience in the fields located at the site.



In addition to the acquisition, FSW welcomes Angelo Ardino to the FSW team as Senior Technical Manager supporting key accounts in the Americas. Angelo has over 25 years’ experience with BASF as their Team Segment Leader in Pretreatment, Dyeing and Finishing. Prior to joining FSW, Ardino developed extensive experience in the textile industry, gaining valuable technical understanding of synthetic fibers, wool, cashmere and camel hair blends, cotton, and other plant fibers such as bamboo. He is also knowledgeable in printing applications.



Ardino will serve as technical support for key accounts in North and Central America. His well-rounded technical ability in textiles will become an asset to the FSW Textile, Carpet and Rug Team. He will collaborate with our lab specialists company-wide to ensure quality, innovative products are developed and utilized to fulfill customer needs.



The addition of operations in Honduras is part of an ongoing strategic investment in FSW’s logistical services. The additional staff and capabilities of the newly acquired facility will allow supportive services to expand into Central America to better serve customers with field support and faster, on-time deliveries.



FSW custom manufactures and markets products for a variety of applications including textile, carpet, rug, paper, non-woven, HII, leather, ink, food, wood, plastics and coatings. In addition, they have laboratory and warehouse facilities located throughout North and Central America through which they can provide testing and logistics services. With over 13 years of experience in the chemical and colorant industry, FSW is continually looking to the future to be the first source for quality chemicals and colorants.

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